Generally breast augmentation surgery recovery is between 3-5 days depending of the age of the client and the implant size chosen. Younger clients in the 20-30 group tend to bounce back faster but still need to limit their aerobic exercise and heavy lifting for a four weeks after surgery. I find the larger implants sizes in a small chest have more tightness and generally the muscles are working harder to expand and contract so they made have a little more discomfort from surgery. At 6 days at your follow-up appointment incisions are healed and you learn how to massage them for softness. Many college students select Thursdays for surgery and are able to return to class on Monday with no problem other than carrying books in your hands with no heavy back pack for a few weeks.
Recovery for Breast Augmentation Surgery
John Ward, MD answers: Recovery from breast augmentation surgery
Considering enhancing my breasts through surgery. Its been a really hard decision and my biggest worries are about recovery from the surgery. What can I expect? Will I be able to take care of my 2 children afterwards? When do scars really begin to fade? The more you can tell me the better!
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